Oddities and Obituaries From A Century Ago
A jumble of vignettes reports on wartime widows in Lancaster County, a Philadelphia hayfever expert aged eighty four, and a New York heiress who left over one million for Pittsburgh charities. Also noted are a Swiss inverted watch cane, a large dated treasure near Andros Island, a North Carolina ironworks scheme, and curious schoolgirl legends about Mies Hilleges and Mrs. Hillegas in Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan H. Shoexpencen
Pittsburgh
New York
News of the Week from Telegraph and Mail
The Week's political and crime summaries include Senate oath ceremonies for Pierce and Casey from North Dakota, debates on trusts and election laws, civil and criminal prosecutions totals, and notable incidents such as embezzlement, hangings, fires, and wrecks. Foreign events span Hungary snow deaths to Formosa battles and European political shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wenrgepar
Senate
Pierce and
Casey
North Dacketa
Pierce
United States Circuit Court
David J. Brewer
Kansas
Supreme Court of the United States
Tourway
United States
Apis
Samoa
National Bank
District of Columbia
Congress
Voorhees
Reed
Messrs
McKinley
Cannon
Carliele
Randall
Wyoming
Oklahoma
Funeral rites for Jefferson Davis draw crowds in the South
Thousands attend the funeral in New Orleans with the city hall opened as visitors view the remains. Episcopal rites conducted by Bishop Galleber with twenty surpliced ministers and varied clergy from Southern states. Remains housed in a subterranean vault before procession to the church. Washington commemoration marks Washington's presidential inauguration with elaborate seating for officials and diplomats. News also notes a church elopement and an earthquake report fragment.
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New Oxteads
Jafferson Davis
Bouth
City Hall
Episcopal Church
Galleber
Hve
Bbs
Apesker
Eupreme Cour
Teo
International Americas Congress
Marine Conference
Culer Justice Fuller
Election Roll of Fifty-First Congress Members Listed
A scanned roster lists prime members elected to the Fifty-first Congress by state, noting party and initials. The document names representatives from Arkansas to Wyoming, with many entries showing party and surname details, and marks some states with incomplete or tentative listings.
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Congress
Montaza
Shanes
Senate
Ames
Berry
California
Lesson Stanton
George Hearst
Henry M. Teller
O. Wolcott
Connecticut
Orville H. Pratt
Ran RK Hawley
ORS Warez
George Gray
B. Turple
Indiana
B. Allison
Ras F
Wilson R
Jobo J
Ingalls
P. Es Plomd
Kentuck
Blackburn
D. Ilgneen
B. Beck
Louiblana
James B. Eustis
K. L
F. Manderson
Wevada
Gonu P. Jones
M. Stewart
New Banpshire
Henry W. Blair
E. Chandler
Jersey
Rufus Blodgett
J. R. McPherson
New Tohk
Evarts
Frank’ Hiscock
North Carolina
Zebulon B. Vance
Matt W. Reosom
North Dakota
Gilbert A.pierce
Lyman B. Casey
Ohio
Meory A. Paeyna
Jobo Sherman
Oregon
John H. Mitchell
Joseph Dolph
Pennsylvania
Jas
D. Cameron
Matthew
Quay
Krode J8land
W. Aldrich
Java
Nathan F. Dixon
South Carolina
Wade Hampton
Matt C. Butler
Dakota
C. Mordy
F. Pettigrew
Tennemnee
Arbour
Washington
Alahana
Arvinliittr
A. H. Clarke
Dumea
Herbert
Bankheade
William
Osteard
Wal Forney
Benly W
Turpin
Joseph Wheeler
Aukanhas
Willa H. Cate
HL. Rogers
Y. Cur
Samuel W, Peel
J.C. McRae
Deeu
Gossip of the Great World Influences and Rumors
A sprawling, fragmentary gossip piece notes royal and aristocratic figures from Abyssinia to Bavaria, with claims about royal finances, health, travels, and looming monarchic anxieties. It cites named rulers and nobles, including the King of Bavaria, Grand Duchess Sergius of Rusegta, and the Prince of Wales, while touching on republic sentiment in Brazil and postage changes in Spain. The article also mentions anti slavery trends, Argentine investment, and cigarette smoking among young women in Lompom, concluding with imperial decrees on Austrian state officials and explorations in Africa.
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Jil
Abyssinia
Pruxeras Lovise
Rhavis
Persia
England
Prince of Wales
Bright
Victoria
Egypt
St. Petersburg
Denmark
Sweden
Frankfort
Sonnanburgs
Dresden
Detmold
Stuttgart
Munich
Vienna
Jada
Great Britain
Brasil
Spain
Alfonso XIII
Jill Qowrr von Moerun
Ora
Gress Auditorium Dedication Attended by Nation Leaders
Nearly 7 000 people witnessed the dedication of the Gress Auditorium in Chicago Monday evening. Distinguished guests included President Harrison, Vice-President Morton, Governor Merriam, Governor Heard, Governor Fifer, Mayor Cregler and other prominent Chicagoans. Interior decorations and ladies toilets were praised as dignitaries in honorary boxes observed the ceremony.
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Gress
Chicago
Harriosa
Morten Ameeg
Harrison
Morton
Halford
Clarkson
Merriam
Heard
Fifer
Cregler
Grand Chicago Auditorium dedication marks monumental building
The article recounts President Harrison's attendance and speech at the dedication of Chicago's Auditorium Building. It details performances by the Apollo Club and Patti, remarks by Governor Fifer and Milward Adams, and a comprehensive description of the building's architecture, stage machinery, organ, and hotel.
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Harrison
Clarence Eddy
Dubola
Dregler
Ford W. Peck
Weedington
Chicago
USA
Cag
Uhene Brehes Thong Ceboew
Deop Orought
America
Apollo Club
Frederic Gleason
Lomlins
John 3. Runnells
Milward Adams
Patel
Tirtovia Pati
Patti
Patii
Eddy
de la Tombelle
Jdt Fee
Congress
Michigan
Bron
Terre Costa
Attes Mqw
Maine
Bedford Stoss
Atnisiiest
Cver
Old Peck confession shocks Jarrom over eight year murder tale
In Jarrom the confession by "Old Peck" terrifies locals as he claims to have murdered a visiting woodman near Barron eight years ago with help from his wife Juno. Bones were found in the woods in line with Peck’s account, while Peck improves after revealing the deed. The story repeats amid Peck’s stubborn stance and a reputation for trouble. Also noted is the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling voiding a Portage and Superior land grant contract, securing the Omaha company's position, and a fire at Shell Lake destroying half the town’s business block, including Libby family and the post office, with losses around fifteen thousand dollars.
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Crarlin Joenveen Sovicied
Wis Dief
Kenney
Gadedes
Ala
Chicago
Kandson
Miss Leo
Fae Farmers’ and Laborers’ Union
Knights of ‘Labor
St Louie
Ene Ieg Capitalista
Hannibal and
St Joseph
Macon County
Joan Axknold
Carrie
Indianapolis
Ind
Tuy
Capital Loan & Investment Company
Ligoolo
Neb
Reom
Casren Cuipey
St Louis
John Anson
United States
Thetis
San Francisco
Arctic
Cleveland
Tre Flour Mills
Lindsey & Robson
Humboldt
Kan
Losy
Richard Clark
Richard Ne- Kendrick
Caseville
Mich
Great
Harrison
Patti
William Vegelahn
Milwaukee
Nrck
Greensburg
Jack Turner
Motley Williams
Dean & King
Birmingham
Tames Carrington
George Robinson
Henry Palmer
Justus A. Rathbone
Order of the Knights of Pythias
Lisa
Tux Gipps Brewing Company
Peoria
S. Bennett
W. S. Kelsey
Holyoke
Col
Benaty
Europe
Vienna
Frankfort
Dresden
Berlin
Mules
Wabash Avenue
Michigan Avenue
Congress Street
Ege
Oollighta
Reet
Ima
Wosky
Roosevelt
Pana
Darren
Juno
Peck
Bette
Omehe Railroad Company
Omaha
Wisconsin
Suicide at Milwaukee Shocked City Officials
A series of incidents reported include August Shattenberg, Milwaukee school secretary, killing himself after exposure of petty irregularities with a Boston publishing firm. Other fires destroy property in Madison and Milwaukee, with extensive losses. Incidents in Hurley, Milton Junction, and Chadwick areas note crimes, asks, and a highway of misfortune across Wisconsin towns.
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August Shattenberg
Shootinself
Reservois Avenue
Schatunberg
Boston
Wee
Bimeedt
Recher Sagan
Hurley
H. M. Beecroft
Milwaukee
She Caky
Englewood
H. M. Walde
Snesting House
Milton Junction
Elliott
Ludingwoo
Mich
Chippewa County Agricultural Society
Appleton
Watrous
K. Lunberg
Marinette
J. F. Hancock
Washburn
Florence County
James Davidson
Phipps
Flu
Charlee Wilson Wee
Haywanl
Edwart Baker
Ironwas
Yueper
Iron Exchange Bank
Calkins
Jacktos
Medias
Sef
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EAU Claire News Company
Eau.claire
Tur
Johnstown
Tamr
Lancaster Pay
Tim
American Hayfever Association
Edward Townsend
Philadelphia
Pami H. Stenmanx
Nonquitt
Mass
Switzerland
Koxukal BovLaxene
France
Harriet Beecher Stowe
Telegraph
Mys
Andros
cEyean
Ieyooue
Wrota
St Lewh
Moyert
Poughkeepsie
Accentuse
Massachusetts
Alagtle
Westgateon
Sea
Eng
Brown
Viasta
Steg Avanitor
Vashits
Hanean Senor
Trym
Canunixe Hitenas
Lucine de Easton
South Carulina
Mia Kaan
Mie Hillegas
Florida
Charleston
Mim Hilleges
Sed
Charlezven
Telegraph and Mail
Attomnen
Miller
United States Penitentiary
United States Reformatory
Bdnard Silvett
Anns Luedein
House of Representatives
Ube
SAGT
Union Bank of
New York City
Tombs Prison
Harry Carlton
Brennan
Fier
Bradford
Geb Rowett
George Lilly
Nathaniel J. Niles, Jr
Tradeswan's National Bank of
Brooklyn
N. Y
John Theodore Wild
Lyman S Weeks
Wild
Stramens
Saxton & Thompson
Oth St Lockport
N.Y
National Steamship Company
Llock
Toston
Atalanta
Yorktown
Huston
Lisbon
Delaware Bank
Wilmington
Del
Ith
Kanes We Wartury & Co
Drgoods Vanerchants
Vith
Orricens
National ‘League
Tout
Bag Ball Clube
Postminster Cornelius
Cotwing
McKessoo & Robbins
Deaty
Jefferson Davis
New Orleans
Calhoun
Colfax
Florence
A. T
Portland
Ure
Mra Smith
Sunece Smith
James Koech
Apviers
Hungary
Wang
Formosa
China
Hroxy M. Stanuey
Zanzibar
Duburg
Singapore
Heng Kong
Holland
Peters
Narty
Chamber of Deputies of
Dom Peon
Brazil
God Suite
Carlos
Italy
Vesusviusa
Henry E. Searle
Melbourne
Australia
White Plains
Liat
Waunrprnetas
D. de Haven
Ride Wow
Morrows
Marton MK
D. Ciuale
Joseph Mckinnath
W. A. Voodovers
Coloralo
Hones Townsend
W. EB. Bimondas
A. Russell
Willcox
Frederick Miles
Delaware
J.B. Penclngton
Abner Teylor
William H. Gest
Frank Lewier
Scott Wiket
William E.mason
WM. Springer
George E. Adams
H. Rowally
Albert J.hopkins
Jongph C
Cannontr
Robert KR
George W. Fithian
T. J. Henderson
W. S. Form
Charles A. Hitl
V. Lewin E.paynon
James K.willismna
Philip S. Post
Riw
George W. Smith
Parrott
V. Brookshire
John B. O'Nowll
Jon B. Cheadter
James B. Brown
Owenn
Holman
DI. A. Ky
D. Bynum
Iowa
Joan H. Gear
Edwin H. Conger
Walter
Hayest
D & Symes
Flick
Joneon
Dolliver
Daniel Kerr
Bill
Ivano C
Struble
Job F. Lacey
Kankab
M.N. Morrill
Johp A. Anderson
E. H. Funatoo
E. J. Turger
W. Perkins
Samuel R. Peters
Harrison Melly
Kertucky
Wiliam J. Stonet
W. C
H. Goodnight
J. B. McCreary
A.B. Montgomery
TH. Paynter
Bi Asher
Carath
Wilroo
R & Jobo
G. Carlisle
Frank H. Winley
Iduebiana
T. G. Wilkinson
N.C. Blanchard
D, Coleman
C.J, Bowtert
Andrew Price
B. M. Robertson
J Matke
Thomas
K. Heed
Seth L. Milliken
Nelson Dingley
C. A. Doutellet
Maryland
Chua
H. Brockbridge
Herman Brump
Barnes Compton
H. Welles Rusk
L. BE. McComa
Jon
H. O'Neill
J. H. Walke
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Banka
Rodue, Wall
Henry C. Lodge
Ril
F. W. Rockwel
Michigan, iv
L. Chipmane
J. H. Whitings
F. P. Allen
Agron T. Blipa
James O'Donnell
B. N. Cutchee
C. Burrowne
Rio
F. RB
Wheeler
R & Chas
E. Belknap
S. M. Blephenson
Mark L. Brewers
Minnesota
Mark H.dunnelt
Sam'el P. Soider
John Lind
G. Comstock
Hall
Mnnsasarp
Jobe M. Allen
L. Apdernon
James B.morgan
T. RK
Stockdale
Catching
Cus
E. Hooker
Clarke Lewis
Missucki
H. Hateb
Kei Niedrlngk Aus
Hen Rao
Chee
H. Mempur
B. Wan
Kine Pee
Jeurd
Norton
P. Walker
MH. Carter
C. A. Bergen
R. James Buchanan
J.a.getsgenbslott
Samedi Fowler
di Rew
McAdoo
H.C Mamsteough
Gilbert
LE Peer
James B. Bell
Joan W. Rife
Rial
Samuel Diablet
Gao
Piltmune
Oscar F.gutord
Cannelore
WC Whitthomes
Benj
ArEuloes
Rice
Jamen Maelan
Aiken
Taylor
Avandia
Jos
H. Abbott
Vermont
John W. Stewart
Wim
Virginia
Brownes
Paul C.gamunda
Geo. E. Bowdest
George D. Wise
John A Dchanan
Pater G. Lester
Henry
Tucker
Jona
Wilson
Pendleton,d
John D
Alderson
Wm L
Wilsont
James M. Jackson
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Cin B. Caswell
Clark
Gharies Barwig
la Follette
McCord
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Arizona
Arcua A
Amlibe
Lyrevacwes
Rederick
New Mexico
Tonto
John T. Carnes
Joseph
Carey
Ff State
Aten
Arkansas
Colorado
York
North Duka
South Dakoty
Kentucky
Louisiana
Car -Lemont
C. I
Republtin Hf
Nebraska
Cmciller
Mam Big
Wasmixatox
Dee. i
Yeatendly
Heed
On Ways
Mesare McKinley
Harroes
Boyne
Degicy
McKenna
Payne
Geer
Curiivic
Mille Mc
Burrows
Teyloc
Are
Moree
Larfort
Wile
Iw. Va
Brow
Crisp
Ecroll
Outhwaite
Malas
Mours
Tex
Noam
Leland Jordan
Kay
Selph
Amd
Mdécha
Fletcher
Iegete
Meibeeres Heuller
Bagiedd
Shell Lake
Liddy
Libby
Orc
Judge Mead
Dr. Barker
Woodwani
Postolice
Madison
Tremons
Bing
Mannegold & Co
Conley
Saloun
Linden House
John P. Slight Laws
H. Rogers
C. Smith
Royns & Ferry
John Hurd
Nelowa
Buffalo County
Wees
Switencnad
William Cudahy
Chiesbe
Cudshys
Codehg
Milwachen
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